Experience

ReadCloud

• Australia
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Reporting Manager ASX Listed

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  ReadCloud is the leading provider in Australia of eReading software delivering Curriculum eBooks to Schools and VET in Schools courses offering over 200,000 eBooks from the World’s leading publishers. Subsidiaries: Australia Institute of Education and Training Pty Ltd, PKY Media Pty Ltd, and Ripponlea Institute Pty Ltd. Listed on the ASX: RCL https://readcloud.com ReadCloud is the leading provider in Australia of eReading software delivering Curriculum eBooks to Schools and VET in Schools courses offering over 200,000 eBooks from the World’s leading publishers. Subsidiaries: Australia Institute of Education and Training Pty Ltd, PKY Media Pty Ltd, and Ripponlea Institute Pty Ltd. Listed on the ASX: RCL https://readcloud.com



Belle Property

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Chief Financial Officer

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Financial Controller of three successful Belle Property entities, including: - Belle Property Albert Park (Sales) - Belle Property Carlton and Melbourne (Sales) - Belle Property South Melbourne (Property Management). • Financial preparation and reporting, and day-to day financial management. • Trust Accounting. Audit. • HR functions, staff management and general management. Achievements and involvement (within 3 years): • Successful merge of two Property Management companies. Including, merge of two company accounts into one system. • Involvement in franchise changeover, from Hocking Stuart to Belle Property. • Implementing and presenting inhouse monthly Management accounts and analysis reporting. Cease quarterly external Accountant’s finance meetings in favour of inhouse monthly reporting. • Relocation of three offices: 1. Relocation of Sales office, and 2. Merging of two Property Management offices to one new location and a new relocation two years after. • Successful implementation of improved Finance processes and empowering paperless/electronic processing. Enabling efficiency and time saving. • Successful transition of staff to enable work from home during COVID lockdowns and maintaining successful staff work flexibility arrangements. • Successful changeover of Sales Database systems. https://www.belleproperty.com/ Show less



Rees Group Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant and CFO Contractor

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  Rees Group specialises in: Accounting and Bookkeeping; Corporate Advice; Investment Management; and Family Business support. Responsibilities: • CFO contractor for various businesses including Tech, Manufacturing, Media, Marketing industries etc. • Meetings with Directors and other key Stakeholders. Regular onsite business visitations. • Responsible for setting up key departments of businesses, employing and managing staff. • Tidied up messy financial accounts and rectified errors. Streamlined processes. • Setting up monthly Management accounts and Analysis reporting. • Other: Preparation of Financial and Management accounts, BAS, IAS, PAYGW, PAYI, FBT, payroll tax etc. http://www.reesgroup.com.au/ Show less



1000 Mile Travel Group

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

  1000 Mile Travel Group Pty Ltd is an Australian based supplier of Travel Management solutions who specialise in corporate, cruising, leisure and group travel. 1000 Mile Travel was founded in 2014 and began trading in early 2015. The company has presented as a great success and has shown a rapid growth over the last two years. Currently it has over 20 Mobile Travel Experts operating over five Australian states and has increased to now over ten employees. During 2017, 1000 Mile Travel Group expanded and established an international subsidiary company in UK. https://1000miletravel.com.au/ Show less



Hall Chadwick Melbourne

• Australia
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  Hall Chadwick, formerly Sothertons Chartered Accountants is a leading National Association of Independent Chartered Accounting firms providing businesses in the middle market with a firm focus on the future. With an extensive network of experienced professionals, skills and resources to draw upon. Sothertons are able to consistently deliver the highest level of professional service and innovative solutions to meet the changing needs of their clients. https://hallchadwickmelb.com.au Hall Chadwick, formerly Sothertons Chartered Accountants is a leading National Association of Independent Chartered Accounting firms providing businesses in the middle market with a firm focus on the future. With an extensive network of experienced professionals, skills and resources to draw upon. Sothertons are able to consistently deliver the highest level of professional service and innovative solutions to meet the changing needs of their clients. https://hallchadwickmelb.com.au



World Expeditions

• Australia
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Financial Controller ANZ

  • Oct 2008 - Oct 2015

  World Expeditions is one of the world’s leading adventure travel companies offering ground breaking itineraries on every continent. The company has been operating small group trekking and adventure travel holidays and vacations since 1975. We are widely recognized for ground breaking Responsible Tourism initiatives. In particular, the award winning Community Project Travel Program helps to improve the living conditions of some of the world’s most remote communities Today, with offices around the globe, World Expeditions offer more than 500 stand alone itineraries; small group active adventures and expeditions, cycling and walking tours and cultural journeys. • Financial Controller Aust & NZ • Manage team of accounting support staff • Report to Director and CEO of Australian and New Zealand Audited Financial Accounts; Monthly and Year End. • Responsible for end-to-end accounting function of Australian entities • Oversight of finances of international offices • Strong technical accounting focus • Accounting systems upgrade and implementation Responsibilities: Preparation of Audited Financial Accounts (Monthly and Year End), Financial Analysis, Payroll, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, Tax Returns, BAS, GST, PAYGW, PAYGI, FBT, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budgeting, Domestic and International Banking, Foreign Currency Accounting, Hire Purchasing, Leasing, Asset Accounting, Company Acquisitions, and Staff Management. Show less



Hall Chadwick Melbourne

• Australia
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Services & Tax Accountant

  • Dec 2005 - Oct 2008

  Sothertons Chartered Accountants (now Hall Chadwick Melbourne) is a leading National Association of Independent Chartered Accounting firms providing businesses in the middle market with a firm focus on the future. With an extensive network of experienced professionals, skills and resources to draw upon. Sothertons are able to consistently deliver the highest level of professional service and innovative solutions to meet the changing needs of their clients. https://hallchadwickmelb.com.au Sothertons Chartered Accountants (now Hall Chadwick Melbourne) is a leading National Association of Independent Chartered Accounting firms providing businesses in the middle market with a firm focus on the future. With an extensive network of experienced professionals, skills and resources to draw upon. Sothertons are able to consistently deliver the highest level of professional service and innovative solutions to meet the changing needs of their clients. https://hallchadwickmelb.com.au



JEM Partners Accountants

• Melbourne, Australia

• Business Services & Tax Accountant

  • Jul 2002 - Dec 2005



Airbnb

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• AirBnb Host / Property Manager

  • Mar 2003 - Aug 2005

  Successfully managed an AirBnb property. Achievement: Earned SuperHost and Host Plus status. Successfully managed an AirBnb property. Achievement: Earned SuperHost and Host Plus status.



Caulfield Grammar School

• Australia
• Education Management
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Volleyball Teacher

  • Feb 2000 - Dec 2004

  Schools including CAULFIELD GRAMMAR, UPWEY HIGH and FAIRHILLS COLLEGE • Planning and delivering training sessions. • Coaching teams in local, state and national competitions. Schools including CAULFIELD GRAMMAR, UPWEY HIGH and FAIRHILLS COLLEGE • Planning and delivering training sessions. • Coaching teams in local, state and national competitions.



Eastern Metropolitan Volleyball Association (EMVA)

• Melbourne, Australia

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 1995 - Sep 2004

  • Organising twice-weekly men’s and women’s competitions for 27 teams and up to 200 players. • Manage referees. • Preparing fixtures and ladder results. • Accounting for competition match fees. • Organising and running competition finals. • Organising twice-weekly men’s and women’s competitions for 27 teams and up to 200 players. • Manage referees. • Preparing fixtures and ladder results. • Accounting for competition match fees. • Organising and running competition finals.



Volleyball Victoria

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 2002

  • Planning and running volleyball clinics as part of Physical Education classes at Primary and Secondary Colleges throughout metropolitan Melbourne. • Supervising beach and indoor volleyball tournaments. • Planning and running volleyball clinics as part of Physical Education classes at Primary and Secondary Colleges throughout metropolitan Melbourne. • Supervising beach and indoor volleyball tournaments.



Volleyball Australia

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Athlete - Volleyball Team Australia

  • 1995 - 1998

  Volleyball Career Achievements: Australian Representative, Australian Women's Volleyball Team in Japan and the Australian Junior Women's Volleyball Team in Thailand Player, Australian Volleyball League, 2001 – 2006 Player, State Volleyball League, 1995 – 2007 Player, Victorian Junior Volleyball, 1993 – 1998 Captain 1995, 1997; Vice Captain 1996 Volleyball Coach, Level 1 Volleyball Referee, Level 3 Volleyball Career Achievements: Australian Representative, Australian Women's Volleyball Team in Japan and the Australian Junior Women's Volleyball Team in Thailand Player, Australian Volleyball League, 2001 – 2006 Player, State Volleyball League, 1995 – 2007 Player, Victorian Junior Volleyball, 1993 – 1998 Captain 1995, 1997; Vice Captain 1996 Volleyball Coach, Level 1 Volleyball Referee, Level 3